Estate Planning Attorneys in Richmond Hill, ON

Secure Your Family's Future with Strategic Estate Planning

Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honoured. Without proper planning, Ontario's intestacy laws dictate how your assets are distributed, and the government appoints decision-makers for your affairs if you become incapacitated. BSG LLP provides comprehensive estate planning services to Richmond Hill residents who want to take control of their legacy and provide clarity and security for those they care about.

Our estate planning practice serves individuals and families at every stage of life. Richmond Hill's diverse community includes established families in the area's older neighbourhoods and newcomers to its growing developments. Our team, with over 15 years of collective experience, works with clients from all backgrounds to develop estate plans that honour their wishes while complying with Ontario law.

Contact us online or call (249) 501-6683 to schedule your free 30-minute consultation with a Richmond Hill estate planning lawyer.

Wills

A properly drafted will ensures your assets pass to chosen beneficiaries, your children are cared for by trusted guardians, and your estate is administered according to your wishes. We help you make critical decisions about:

• Asset distribution among beneficiaries
• Guardianship of minor children
• Executor selection and alternate appointments
• Specific bequests of particular items
• Charitable donations

Richmond Hill homeowners often hold significant real estate value, meaning estates may face substantial probate fees. We provide strategic advice on minimizing estate administration tax while ensuring your will effectively achieves your objectives.

Trusts

Trusts offer flexible mechanisms for managing and protecting assets. We establish various trust structures, including:

• Testamentary trusts (created through your will)
• Inter vivos trusts (established during your lifetime)
• Alter ego and joint partner trusts (for individuals 65+)
• Special needs trusts (protecting beneficiaries with disabilities)
• Family trusts (for wealth management and succession planning)

Trusts can minimize probate fees, protect assets from creditors, provide for beneficiaries with special needs, and maintain control over how and when beneficiaries receive inheritances. Many Richmond Hill families use trusts to balance obligations to current spouses with desires to provide for children from previous relationships.